The Winery Henri Bourgeois of Sancerre of Loire Valley

Winery Henri Bourgeois
The winery offers 65 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Sancerre in the region of Loire Valley
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The Winery Henri Bourgeois is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 65 wines for sale in of Sancerre to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Henri Bourgeois Estate is located in Sancerre, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, in France. It is a very special and somewhat unique vineyard. The vineyard is situated on steep hills surrounding the medieval village of Chavignol. The grape varieties cultivated are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Gamay. The Henri Bourgeois Estate is a family business owned by the fourth generation of the Bourgeois family. It produces quality wines and is recognized as one of the best wine producers in the region. The Bourgeois family has been dedicated to producing quality wines for over two centuries. The estate also produces Spirits such as Cognacs and Armagnacs. They also own the Pey castle cellar and the Henri Bourgeois estate vineyard. The wines produced by the Henri Bourgeois Estate are ranked among the best Loire wines. Their wines are ranked among the best Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé wines. The Bourgeois family has been honored several times for its quality wines. They also received the "Best Vineyard" award from French winemakers. The harvest is done by hand to ensure the best possible grapes. The Henri Bourgeois Estate offers wine tastings and guided tours of their vineyards for visitors. You can also buy bottles and gifts to take home. Products are also available online for the greatest pleasure of wine lovers. The Henri Bourgeois Estate is a must-visit destination for lovers of quality wines and travellers looking for a unique experience.

Top Winery Henri Bourgeois wines

Looking for the best Winery Henri Bourgeois wines in Sancerre among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Henri Bourgeois wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Henri Bourgeois wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois

How Winery Henri Bourgeois wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, paupiettes with tomato sauce or saddle of hare jura style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

On the nose the red wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blueberry or minerality. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Sancerre

World reference for taut Sauvignon Blanc: exclusive signature white king — dry and mineral with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), vine peach, pear, exotic fruit, white flowers and signature gun-flint, lively acidity and a racy finish according to soils (limestone, flint, clay). Subtler than NZ or Chile, ages 5-10 years. Rare airy Pinot Noir reds (cherry, raspberry) and saline rosés. AOC on the Loire's left bank (Centre), hills at 200-400 m.

The top pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois

How Winery Henri Bourgeois wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of scottish haggis, roast veal with milk and rosemary or stuffed artichoke.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, melon or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, red fruit or cherry. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Pineau D'Aunis

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

The top white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois

How Winery Henri Bourgeois wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of stuffed tomatoes with thermomix, fideuà (paella with pasta and fish) or veal axoa (basque country).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

On the nose the white wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, smoke or minerality and sometimes also flavors of grass, non oak or earth. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Henri Bourgeois. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois

  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2024With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Henri Bourgeois.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Ban des vendanges

Date of the beginning of the grape harvest, fixed by the lord in the tradition of the Middle Ages and, today, by the prefect.

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Planning a wine route in the of Sancerre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Henri Bourgeois.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

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